Richmond County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Augusta, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 206,303 residents in 2024, down from 206,601 in 2020. It covers about 324 square miles of land and was created in 1777.
- County seatAugusta
- Population (2024 estimate)206,303
- Land area324 square miles
- Created1777
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Richmond County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Richmond County
Richmond County has 3 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta (county seat) | 201,737 | |
| Hephzibah | 3,827 | |
| Blythe | 793 | Partly in Burke County |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-20, I-520
- U.S. highways: US 1, US 25, US 78, US 278
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 10, SR 28, SR 56, SR 88, SR 104, SR 121, SR 223, SR 232, SR 383, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Phinizy Swamp WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Savannah River, McBean Creek, Spirit Creek, Butler Creek, Brier Creek and Boggy Gut Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Richmond County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Richmond County borders Burke County, Columbia County, Jefferson County, McDuffie County, Aiken County, SC and Edgefield County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Richmond County, Georgia?
Augusta is the county seat of Richmond County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Richmond County, Georgia?
Richmond County has 3 incorporated cities and towns: Augusta, Hephzibah and Blythe.
What counties border Richmond County?
Richmond County borders Burke County, Columbia County, Jefferson County, McDuffie County, Aiken County, SC and Edgefield County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Richmond County?
Yes. The Richmond County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Richmond County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 206,303 people lived in Richmond County on July 1, 2024, down from 206,601 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)